The Guildford elbow.
A new unconstrained elbow replacement is described and the results of 44 primary and 5 revision operations assessed. A high incidence of pain relief (82%) and functional improvement (73%) was achieved. However 23% of primary replacements later underwent loosening as assessed radiologically and 12% have undergone revision for pain. Minor complications not affecting the final result occurred in 28%. The causes and significance of the complications are analysed.
Karanjia
N D
ND
Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, England.
Stiles
P J
PJ
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D014945:Wound Healing